SmartOS is an open-source UNIX-like operating system based on illumos, a community fork of OpenSolaris. It features four technologies - ZFS (a combined file system and logical volume manager), DTrace (a dynamic tracing framework for troubleshooting kernel and application problems), Zones (a lightweight virtualisation solution) and KVM (a full virtualisation solution for running a variety of guest operating systems, including Linux, Windows, BSD and Plan9). SmartOS is designed to be particularly suitable for building clouds and generating appliances.

Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian GNU/Linux. The project's goal is to provide a ready-to-use and easy-to-install operating system based on Debian's Stable branch and the latest stable release of the GNOME desktop environment. Extra software packages are available for installation from the distribution's own software repositories.

Parsix GNU/Linux is a desktop distribution based on Debian's Stable branch. The Parsix project has released an update to their 8.x series, Parsix GNU/Linux 8.15r0. The new release features the GNOME 3.22.2 desktop environment and version 4.4.44 of the Linux kernel. The Parsix news page reads: We are proud to announce the final release of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.15, code name 'Nev'. Parsix 8.15 ships with GNOME 3.22.2, an updated kernel based on Linux 4.4.44 and tons of updated and upgraded packages. It has been built on top of the rock-solid Debian 8.0 'Jessie' platform and all base packages have been synchronized with the 'Jessie' repositories as of January 23, 2017. Updated packages: X.Org Server 1.16.4, Firefox 50.1, Chromium 55.0, LibreOffice 4.3.3, glibc 2.19, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.12, GIMP 2.8.14, Grisbi 1.0.1, VirtualBox 4.3.36, VLC 2.2.1, Adobe Flash player 24.0.0.194." Additional information and key package versions can be found in the project's release notes. Download: parsix_8.15r0-amd64.iso (1,236MB, MD5, pkglist).

Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of a new development snapshot of Parsix GNU/Linux. The new beta version, Parsix GNU/Linux 8.15-TEST-2, of the Debian-based project ships with GNOME 3.22 and version 4.4.35 of the Linux kernel. The Adobe Flash player has also been updated. The 64-bit builds support booting on UEFI-enabled computers. "Parsix GNU/Linux 8.15 (code name 'Nev') ships with the stable GNOME 3.22 desktop environment and an updated kernel. This version has been synchronized with Debian 'Jessie' repositories as of November 27, 2016. Parsix 'Nev' ships with the LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.22.2, GRUB 2, Firefox 50.0, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.12, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.36 and an updated kernel based on Linux 4.4.35 with TuxOnIce, BFS and other extra patches. The live DVD has been compressed using Squashfs and xz." A list of changes and key package versions can be found in the project's release notes. Download the live DVD image from SourceForge: parsix_8.15-TEST-2-amd64.iso (1,278MB, MD5, pkglist).

Alan Baghumian has announced the release of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10. This new version is still based on Debian's current stable branch, but it comes the very latest GNOME 3.20 desktop, as well as a specially compiled Linux kernel 4.4. From the release announcement: "Hello everybody, we are pleased to announce that the final version of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10, code name 'Erik', is available now. This version ships with GNOME 3.20.3, a new kernel based on Linux 4.4.16 and tons of updated and upgraded packages. Parsix 8.10 has been built on top of the rock-solid Debian 8.0 'Jessie' platform and all base packages have been synchronized with Debian 'Jessie' repositories as of July 30, 2016. Parsix 'Erik' ships with the LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.20.3, GRUB 2, Firefox 47.0.1, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.12, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.36 and a brand new kernel based on Linux 4.4.16 with TuxOnIce, BFS and other extra patches. The live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and xz." See also the release notes for further details. Download the live DVD image from SourceForge: parsix_8.10r0-amd64.iso (1,244MB, MD5, pkglist).

Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of Parsix GNU/Linux. The Parsix distribution is based on Debian's Stable branch and focuses on providing a friendly desktop distribution. The latest testing release, Parsix 8.10-TEST-0, ships with GNOME 3.20 and an updated version of the Linux kernel. "What's new in 8.10? Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 (code name Erik) ships with the stable GNOME 3.20 desktop environment and an updated kernel. This version has been synchronized with Debian Jessie repositories as of March 17, 2016. Parsix Erik ships with GNOME 3.20 and LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.20.0, GRUB 2, Firefox 45.0.1, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.11, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.36 and a kernel based on Linux 4.1.19 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ." A complete list of changes can be found in the project's release announcement. Download: parsix_8.10-TEST-0-amd64.iso (1,243MB, MD5, pkglist).

Alan Baghumian has announced the launch of a new stable version of the Parsix GNU/Linux distribution. Parsix GNU/Linux is based on Debian Stable and features a number of extra desktop features and optimizations. The new release, version 8.5r0, ships with GNOME Shell 3.18, version 4.1.17 of the Linux kernel and the BFS kernel scheduler which offers improved responsiveness on the desktop. "Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5 (code name Atticus) ships with the stable GNOME 3.18 desktop environment and an updated kernel. This version has been synchronized with Debian Jessie repositories as of February 13, 2016. Parsix Atticus ships with GNOME 3.18 and LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.18.3, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 44.0, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.11, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.36 and a kernel based on Linux 4.1.17 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ." Further information can be found in the project's release notes. Download: parsix_8.5r0-amd64.iso (1,235MB, MD5, pkglist).

Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the third - and likely last - development build of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5, a desktop distribution based on Debian's stable version, but featuring the latest GNOME 3 desktop: "Hello everybody, the third and last testing version of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5, code name Atticus, has been released. Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5-TEST-3 comes with GNOME Shell 3.18.3, several updated and upgraded packages, and an updated kernel based on Linux 4.1.16. This version has been built on top of the rock-solid Debian 'Jessie' (8.0) platform and all base packages have been synchronized with the Debian 'Jessie' repositories as of January 7, 2016. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.18.3, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 43.0.2, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.11, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.30...." Read the release announcement and release notes for other notable changes and a list of Parsix software repositories. Interested testers can download the live DVD image from SourceForge: parsix_8.5-TEST-3-amd64.iso (1,237MB, MD5, pkglist).

Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of a second test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5, the upcoming new release based on Debian's current stable version, but featuring the brand-new GNOME Shell 3.18.3 desktop: "Hello everybody, the second testing version of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5, code name 'Atticus;, is available now. Parsix GNU/Linux 8.5-TEST-2 comes with GNOME Shell 3.18.3, an updated kernel based on Linux 4.1.13 and a whole bunch of updated packages. This version has been built on top of the rock-solid Debian 'Jessie' (8.5) platform and all base packages have been synchronized with Debian's 'Jessie' repositories as of November 14, 2015. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.18.3, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 42.0, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.11, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.30 and a kernel based on Linux 4.1.13 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and xz." See the release announcement and release notes for further details and a list of upgraded packages. Download the live DVD image from SourceForge: parsix_8.5-TEST-2-amd64.iso (1,238MB, MD5, pkglist).

Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of new test images for Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0. The new test images, version 8.0-TEST-3, will probably be the last test release leading up to the launch of Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0, which is based on Debian "Jessie". "Parsix GNU/Linux 8.0 (code name Mumble) brings stable GNOME 3.16 desktop environment, a brand new kernel and an updated installer. This version has been synchronized with Debian Jessie repositories as of July 25, 2015. Parsix Mumble ships with GNOME 3.16 and LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: Updated installer system with better UEFI support, GNOME Shell 3.16.3, GRUB 2, GNU Iceweasel (Firefox) 40.0, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.10, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.28 and a kernel based on Linux 4.1.6 with TuxOnIce 3.3, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ." More information can be found in the project's release notes. Downloads (MD5): parsix_8.0-TEST-3-amd64.iso (1,243MB, MD5, pkglist).